Where is it, and what was it like

Where is it?

• Venice is a city in northern Italy
• Extends as a series of small islands off the eastern coast of the Italian Peninsula.

What was it like?

• Venice began a steady decline in the 16th century, due in part to the growing power of Spain, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.
• Many possessions were lost along the Italian Peninsula.
• After the discovery of the new world, Europe’s centers shifted to France and Germany, and away from the Mediterranean Sea.
• While this was happening, the Turks were fighting over some possessions in the Mediterranean as well.
• Internal bickering between Venice's many ruling groups undermined the republic's strength and prosperity.
• Even with the declining city, the artistic brilliance remained.
• Venice was one of the most important musical centers in Europe, partially because of the Venetian school.
• Along with teaching music, Venice was a leader in publishing music, which attracted composers from all over Europe.
• The decline of venice along with the influx of artists created the setting in Othello.

(worldhistory.abc-clio.com)




Venice in the 16th Century
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